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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
THEKAHwAY MURDER MYSTERY.
Inc Body Dressed and Photosraphed-
Following New Clue Railway Oaer,
$500 for the Identification of the Bodv
aud $500 for the Apprehension Of the
Murderer.


RAILWAY, n. J. March so
Inc body of the murdered girl was taken
from the ice box this afternoon and dre,,ed
ss 1t was when found. The hair was banged
over the forehead and the black turhsn hS,
placed on the head Ii was plsced in a stand.
ing position sgsinst the wall of the morsus
ana photographed. A new clew is being fol.
lowed up. Last Friday evening at an earlv
nonr, two men, one quite tall and the other
snort and stout. accomptn tnied by Young wo
man. all evidently G rmsns, entered the
Conrtlandt street fancy house in New York.
Inc short man purchased two tickets for
Newark The other man earnestly pleaded
"lth the grl not To 20 SWAY with him. The
eiri' however, insisted on ing on the terrv
oost' As she started the tail man said. III
YOU 90 with him you will get iuto some trou.
o'e. The girl wore a long. tight fitting nj.
ster coat of light brown cloth The mur-
dered elri had on such garments when the
oodN was discovered. Many persons were
mere this aiternona 10 view the ldy but no
one could IDENTIFY IT, Alta meeting tonight
OF the common council the mayor was sutho-
rlzed TO oiiera reward OF 500 tor the identi-
hcttian OF the body of the murdered woman
ana $500 for the arrest and conviction Of tho
murderer The various reward, offered nov
sggtegtte Sll00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

NEW YORK, Mar. 20,
FIoyB-Reoeipts 10 953. exports. 1903. sales, 49,
900, No. 2. Z 40 05; fancy white Western. extra
4s5 a 25 common to good 10 a Gj. good 10
choice, 4 90 afsD, City mill extra, 50a 40;
superfne, 27oa 80, 81. Louis extra, 3loa5 10;
winter wheat extra, Is rs; Minnesota extra,
10a5l0
wHKAT-Receip,s. ll2,53i exports, s5.1I2; sales.
$50 00J, No red. s9i; No. red. 9ii; elevator,
No. Red State. 93l No White state. 9Il.
HYE-dull.
BAILEY steady
Com = Receipts n, $50 bushels; exports. 1870;
sales, LOG 01c. spot No =, Az. No 2, fsl
OATs-Reeeipts, 1903 600. sales. io6 900. No .. 34;
do whit. 37i No z. 3sI.a 3il, do white. 37l s7i
No /, 20; do white. IS. Mixed Western. ~ ~;
White do, 80 a AZ; White State, 20 80
SUaAR-Cut loaf and crushed 81 q 81; granulated,
81; white extra G. ~ s; yellow, " ~; mould.
81.
PzTRoLEUM-United, 63I bid.
PORK Mess spot, IS Is Is rs; clear back.
10 %.
LARD-refned, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
NEGRO SUPERSTITION.
georgia Needs Medical Resistration-A
whole Family Poisoned by an Enrayed
Voodoo Doctor.
New YORK. March so

New YORK, March so.
despatch from Milledville, Georgia, TO.
day, gives further details of the poisoninp Of
the Harris family, which was briefly men.
toned short time ago.
John Harris, colored the sixth victim, died
IN the lunstic asylvm this morning. The his
tory Of the case illustrates a phase in negro
character. Harris and his bro,her.in.lsw
Bonner, lived near each other in coloreJ
settlement in the northern part of Baldwin
county. For years Bonner has made a liy.
ing as Voodoo doctor, and so great was the
terror inspired BY bin that the negres did his
bidding with implicit confidence. John Usr.
ris alone declined TO believe in Bonner, say.
ing that he could do no more than other men.
This enraged Bonner gr stly, and he de.
ciared that that which the Harris family ate
would heuceforth act as poison, and that be-
fore new moon should come not one of the
family would be alive.
Two days later the Harris family, which
consisttd d of eleven persons, father. mother
ana nine children, grew violently i'll after
breakfast. By nine o'clock one Of the chil
dren vas dead. AT noon second victim was
laid by the side OF the first, ard hy dark a
third was dead. Instead Of taking sction
against the Voodoo, the Harris family now
looked upon him as having divine power to
visit wrath against them, and they huddled
together and attempted TO keep the whole
matter secret.
Before the funeral of the three dead chill.
dren could take place a fourth was added TO
the list, while seven other members of the
family were dangerously ill., Then the moth.
er died, and day later still another child.
The father alone, who had not eaten mach at
the fatal meal, recovered. but when he re-
covered he was maniac and had TO be con-
fined in an asylum. lie had fearful visions
and would not eat for fear of being poisoned,
and soon died in terrible contortions
The latest news from the settlement is that
the survivors cannot live much longer, 50
that 1t is likely that not one Of the family will
be left. As soon as the white people learned
OF the facts Bonner was hidden by the colored
people and has not yet been found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
MAINE DiApATyHES.
PRACTICABLE ROUTE
me preliminary Survey of the Roston 4,
quebec Air Line Completed.
SkowHEGAN, March 30.

NO"hENAN, MdrCn 81.
d. l. stewart, one Of the principal engi
heers OF the Canadian Pacific railroad. has
completed the preliminary survey of the
Boston d Qat bee Air Line railway route to
be built from Skowhegan to Moose Rive,
ioiiowlng the hennebec on The east side.
through Madison, Solon, bingham. Moscow
over the mountains styled '.the Switzerland
OF America, thirty miles to Moose River vii.
rage 'here connecting with the Canadian
racine to the west and east. At this point
the Quebec Central builds down to conrect
making a trans.continentai junction of three
immense railroad and river systems in the
very heart OF the enormous lumber region Of
,he st. Johns, Ponobscot and Kennebec
rivers.
Mr.. Stewart reports this practical and
desirable route. The road, when completed.
will be operated by the Maine Central and
become part of the system Of the Boston &
Maine rail1Oad. The distance iron Boston
and Portland to Quebec is estimated as ten
hours shorter than at present and when COM
pleteG passengers by this road can take
breakfast IN Boston, dinner at Moose River
and supper at Quebec. Fifty cities and
towns, containing a large part of the popula-
ton of Maine, are in Kennebec valley and
the local business will be immense and the
facility for summer travel from New England
to Moose head Lake, Bar Harbor, Quebec,
Montreal, Ssguensy and the ST Lawrence
river will develop Unprecedented routes for
tourists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Pensions Granted.
WASHINGTON, March sc

WASHINGTON, March 80.
Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing Maine people;
Gideon B., father of Charles A. Ellis,
South Waterford.
Olive, mother of James A. Veazey, North
Castine.
Anna NJ, widow of Abner ID. Weeks,
Lewiston.
Henry Miller, original, Peru.
Eben d. Work, deceased, original, Fair
field.
Oren w. Chamberlain, increase. Manches-
ter.
George T. Rowe, increase. Bangor.
John Sheehan, increase. Lewiston.
Samuel Whitten, restoration and increase,
Alfred.
Langdon Guppy, reissue, Togns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
COSTLY TABLE SERVICE.
The Sales OF Stewart's CuriOs Still 60.
ing On.
New YORK, March 80.

NEW YORK, March 80.
John B. Mclean of the Cincinnati En-
quirer, paid 81 $50 for table service, at the
sale of Stewards collection this afternoon.
1t is the highest price that has been paid
during the sale of curios. The service is of
cut glass by Baccarat of Paris, mounted in
ormolu and specially designed for Mrs.
Stewart. 1t embraced an elaborate centre
piece, fonr large fruit stands, four low COM
potes and two flower and confection stands
combined. There was spirited bidding for
the service by MIR. Mclean, Elliot F, Shep-
herd, Nj. Alliene and others. The next best
sale was that of a breakfast and dinner ser
vice, comprising 1913 pieces for S475. Over
two hundred lots were sold for over $40, 900.
The stock was principally rare and antique
silver and cut glass ware of every description
imaginable. Anything that was English put
life in the audience and brought good prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
A PRISONERS STORY.
lie Is Charged with Three Murders,
Which lie Asserts Were Committed by
an Unknown Man.
PARIS. March 30


Mile. Sabather, mistress of Pranzini, the
Italian under arrest for the murder of Nine.
Regnault, her maid and the latter's little
daughter, on the night of the 18th inst, states
that on the night of the murder Prauzi came
to her and told her that while he was visiting
Nine. Regnault another man called To see
her. She told Pranzini to hide and he did
so. While concealed he heard stinled groans.
Twenty minutes afterwards he emerged from
his place of retreat and found that the room
where Nine. Regnaut received the strange
man was deserted. Pranzni then went into
the bed rooms and found the dead bodies OF
Nine. Regnault, her maid and the laster':
child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Railroad Meeting.
BANGOR, March

BANGOR. March 80.
A mass meeting of the citizens OF Corlnth
to consider the matter of short line railroad
from Bangor to Corinth was held this AFTER
roor There was a large attendance and
much enthusiasm. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Mayor Bragg of this city, Presi-
dent Nealley, Directors Morse beai ana
Thatcher of the Pisca.aquis Railroad Co..
and Hon. j. p Bass of this city, Hon. John
Morrison and George F. Hill, Esq. OF Cor
inth. A town meeting will soon be called 70
vote on the question of aiding to build tue
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

well out of the way before Mcfarland came
out OF the woods and gave himself over to the
authorities. Everything shows that several
OF Efaves' frie nds and neighbors in Hancock
were aware of his movements.
Marshal Whitney had a conference with
.ne Governor today. The requisition paper.
ior the return OF Graves, the murderer of the
games wardens, will be signed the last of the
week and Marshal Whitney and Officer
Aiien' who brought about the arrest, will 90
for the prisoner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
A Candidate for the GallOws.

Sioux CITY, la March 30.
The moose is being drawn uncomfortably
around the neck of John OreDzdorf, now on
trial for the murder of Rev. Mr.. Haddock,
Methodist minister, who made himself OBJ
noxious to the roughs of the town by prose
cutting the rumsellers. The testimony of
Fiizslmmons and Leavitt in regard to the
shooting was strengthened today by the story
of Albert Koschinisiki, who, like Leavitt,
confessed completely in the crime and turned
States evidence. He is the most dangerous
witness yet placed in the box. He not only
gave the position of the assassin when he
fired the shot, but also described with horri-
fying illustrations of the face and expression
of the minister as the ball penetrated his
neck. Koschiniscki was one of the two Ger
mans hired by the conspirators to edo up
Haddock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

CHICAGO, March 30.
The congress of churches and christians
commenced its session here today, the object
being the Inauguration of the movement to
crush out secret societies. About 800 dele
gates, men mostly past the middle age, were
present from several States.
Prof. Fl. II. George of Geneva College,
was elected president. Mr.. Pritchard and
Prof. George made speeches and were fol
lowed BY Hon. Halleck Floyd of Ohio, who
denounced secret societies as inimical to
American institutions. He said it was time
FOR the press 10 take off the muzzle aud speak
out against Masonry and all secret societies.
E. d. Bailey of Washington followed with
another address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

WAsuINorON, March 80
All the interstate commerce commission
ets Except Bragg are IN the city tonight. Col.
MORRISON has been here since the adjourn.
ment OF Congress and Walk,r arrived during
ne day while later trains brought Judge
Cooley and Mr.. Schoonmaker. CAPTAIN
Bragg is expected tomorrow morning. To.
morrow at 3 T.. VI in accordance with A sus.
gest,on of The President, the commissioners
viii assemble in the office of the secretary OF
the interior, and receive communications aud
be sworn into office,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
The Shea Murder Trial.
GREENFIELn. Mass

GREENFIELD, Mass, March 30.
In the Shea murder trial today the evidence
offered to show that Lawler was of violent
temper, was ruled out and exceptions taken.
If the verdict Of guilty should be rendered
the case will 20 the Supreme court on these
exceptions The evidence being nearly all in,
the arguments will probably begin tomorrow.
The case attracts great interest, and all the
sessions the court is crowded with spectators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, March

WASHINGTON, MarcH oV'
A new postotfice has been established at
East Caribou, and Newman r. Doyle ap-
pointed postmaster.
Joseph S. Russell has been commissioner
postmaster at North Fryeburg.
Sophia Sayward was appointed postmis-
tress at Limestone, Aroostook county, VICE
Perez B. Sayward, deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
HEAVY SNOW STORMS.
Travel on the Intercolonial Railroad Inn
peded.
HALIFAX, n. S., March 80.

HALIFAX, n. s., March ~.
Heavy snow storms the past week have
greatly demoralized the traffic on the Inter
colonial Railroad. Another storm ragged .ast
night between Csmpbellton and ST. Flavie,
greatly retarding the work of clearing the
roads. Hundreds of men are engaged in
ploughing and shoveling through the snow.
The train which left Quebec Friday with the
mails and passengers for England. is still
stuck in the snow.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 30.
The snow is still falling heavily and has
reached a depth of ten inches. Reports from
the State show that the fall has been gener-
al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
New Postage stamps.

WASHINGTON, March 30.
The postoffce department. officials, having
prepared a series of new designs Of embossed
stamps for stamped envelopes of one, two,
four and five cent denominations, the head OF
Franklin has been selected for tie one cent
stamps, and the heads of Washington, Jack
son and Grant for the two, four and FIVE
cent denominations respectively. The new
series will be ready for issue about May l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
A Popular Remedy.


Chas Wallace, telegraph operator, CON-
mitted suicide at his lodgings in Avery street
tonight by taking trough on rats" In the
last five years he has worked for 'he West
ern Union in the commercial cable Office in
this city, but recently has been out of en-
ployment and has been Respondent He
leaves a widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Committed Suicide.

ST. LOUIS, March 80.
Hon. Thos. C. Reynolds committed suicide
at the Custom, House, this afternoon by
rlunging down the elevator shaft from the
third floor He fell 30 feet and crushed in
his skull. The cause of the act was mental
arrangement superinduced by hallucinations
that he was about to become insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Labor Demon stration.

WORCESTER, Mass, March 30.
A great labor demonstration was held here
tonight. Addresses were delivered by Rob-
ert Howard and others. A large increase in
the membership of the knights of Labor was
reported and the spirit OF the meeting was in
favor of supporting the rights Of the work
lngmen now on strike throughout the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Bar Harbor Items.
BAR HARBoR, March 80.

BAR HARBoR, March 80.
force of Italians arrived today n vo,l
on the sewers.
Professor Phelps and wife of Andover are
here.
The Bar Barbor Water Company has re-
ceived and is distributing its pipe preparatory
10 extending its system to Eagle Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Another Strike.
NEW YORK. March

New York, March 80.
Four hundred masons, bricklayers, car
penters, plumbers and other laborers. en-
ployed in the erection of the extensive addi'
ton to the equitable building, went on a
strike TODAY. The strike was caused by the
employment of two non-union men to put up
electric wires. 5Le
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

d" Newspapers is some
Esc. nItcrall. Twas only
to-aay | read in a parcr
~ II w cannibals on the
Fiji Islands wouldn't eat
q fel!cras had chawcd ter
baeker, 'coz they didn't
digest well. Now. I'm n
gent as is atrave Hin, and
faint NOR III likely |
might drop down there
coma Iav cn Ifu inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, March 30.
1t is estimated that there has been de-
crease of about Sl2, 1000, 900 in the public
debt during the past month. The receipts so
far this month are S33 ,235, ,293 and expenses
sls, 1868 $50, including s6,735,2l9 in pension
payments. Net gain of receipts over ex-
penses, &14, ,S66,74
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

oailg ONO Al. tae qaius Kin git, and be in fine
",. "tf os'ay TO dinner in case was invited, with
oSe forming part of the fcast' Willie this story
ro 'le cannbals may may not be correct, We
Mi i'u ~, ssy TO any who contemplate trip to the
" Islands 1t would he well t. stock up with tho
bv ippy ,Ip uSht" wave line plug tobacco, which.
nsi s,o way, Is the best chew in the world. This
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31

rvpuia, brand Ia sold
everywhere in ten-cent
pieces and once you use
tSo n whether going among
tne , cannlbals or remain.
,,ig nas0t at home, you will
never never he withoutit. Man
=, ss,MMtGred by the Wilson
a. y hcCallay Tobacco { ON
Eally EEany' hlddletown, Ohio.
Thnn.l,oIr Ta,, LOT tie " Happy
a,,Enusht" aud take no
0uer. Sold by grocers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
The foIlorIng sre ID. clo.Inr qsota.I0n. d 81
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Mar. 20.
FLoUE-duli.
WHYAT-duli: No. Q Chicago Spring, so.aSoi.
CORN at st.
OArs-at 27i
RYE-quiet, 5fl.
BARLEY-frm 5l1
PoRK at 20 Is q 20 20.
LARD - af7 IS AZ 37l
BULK MKAT-Shcul ulders, u; Short r1os ~
Short clear. 35.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
GONE DOW n.
A Sealing Steamer Lost With 200 Men
on Board.
BosToN, March 30.

A st Johns, n. F., special to the Journal
SAYS: The sealing steamer Eagle is report
ed lost with two hundred men. No par
tculars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
L.ITCItFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Gowell will leave their
home in Orlando, Fla, for Litchfeld Maine,
on the evening Of April OH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
Marine News.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, March 30.
Schooner Cora C. Meader, from Boothoay
for Roston. during a gale last night received
considerable damage and put in here ior
repairs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-03-03

The recent visit of the Czar-of
Russia to Paris is big with results.
1t seems as though the despot of
the North has struck hands with
the Gallo republic. When war
breaks out between France and
Germany, the Gar is to hold his
Russians ready, and in case the
flag of France is again borne back
ward, is to throw his military
strength upon Germany from the
rear. In case France is victorious
Russia is to work her will with
Germany, and Constantinople will
be the prey of the Northern bear.
If such an alliance has been form
ed there is little doubt but that
France will at once precipitate the
conflict with Germany. The ALI
ance Of Russia and France is the
most formidable combination upon
European cards. Had the first
NAPOLEON instead of placing his
foot upon that abyss, covered with
flowers, the Austrian marriage"
raised a Russian Princess to his
Imperial throne, the Bonaparts and
the Romanoff had divided the EN-
pre- of Europe between them.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-03-03
uCOyyRLL's QUESTION OF
PRIVILEGE
Yesterday Mr.. Mcconnell rose t

Yesterday Mr.. Mcconnell rose to
a question of privilege and de-
noupced the APPEAL for its article
ON the Boomerang" That the
tactics of the opposition did act as
a boomerang there can be no doubt
as on the final passage of the bill
the vote showed it most conclu-
siyely. The editor of the APPEAL
was not present. during Mr.. McCon-
nell's speech but understands that
he considered himself charged with
taking advantage of a death In Mr..
Rice's family. AS for charging
Mr. Mcconnell with taking such
an advantage the APPEAL did not
so intend. From a long personal
acquaintance with Mr.. Mcconnell
the editor of this paper knows that
he would not Knowingly take such
an advantage of any one. The AP-
PEAL spoke in a general way OF
how the fight against the bill was
commented on after Mr.. Rice was
granted leave of absence. and ac-
cused no individual of having a
bad motive in the matter. Since
Mcconnell feels that those re-
marks were directed personally to
him the APPEALS open apologies
are here rendered. The statement
that many had voted against the
bill out of friendship for McCen-
nell" was not intended to convey
the idea that those who changed
their votes considered McConnel's
tactics an attack upon Rice's af-
fictions.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-03-03
A DEAD BILL.

The bill providing for railroad
franchise between Reno and Vir-
ginia City is about the boldest cinch
bill yet introduced. 1t was ex-
pected to make great excitement
and cause the people of Carson and
the ". & I. to come out with an
immense sack. The bill was
simply laughing stock as soon as
it appeared, and Notwithstanding
that no one has made the slightest
opposition, it is already crushed
and withered flower. The incor-
porators, if they secured the fran
chlse, could not build turn-table
for starter.
If anyone wants to build road
over the route named, they can do
so by simply raising the money aud
building it.
But from the fact that there is
Carson paper favoring the bill,
the APPEAL would not have felt
called upon to allude to it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-03-03

A Rev. Mr.. Baxter has mud
died himself with figures and de-
yeloped into full fiedged crank.
He has ciphered out from the Book
of llaniel and the Revelations of
st. John that the world is to come
to. an end in 1900. At the same
time he insists upon two condi-
tions precedent which, if he is
right, may have the effect of post
poning the final catastrophe. He
announces that before the end of
the world shall come Ireland must
be free and France must conquer
Germany.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-03-03

Hugh j. Mohap, The Young
Irish Orator" who has been taking
''pen portrait" of the State officers
and members of the Legislature,
has concluded to present the gen.
tlemen with copies of fine supple
ment issued by the Reno Gazette
at 25 cents per copy. They are
carefully and aoly prepared, and
are worth all asked for them.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-05-21

tanning from the magistrates a sub
mission Of the proposition we
have no just reason to doubt.
Whatever may be his individual
views on the measure, we do not
think there is magistrate who
will deny the people an expression
of their will in the matter.